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TSN Announces Broadcast Schedule for 2018 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP, Beginning August 6
– Airing live over six days from Edmonton, Alberta, the tournament showcases the world’s top under-18 hockey talent –
– TSN1260 to also broadcast live from Rogers Place –
– TSN1260 to also broadcast live from Rogers Place –
TORONTO (August 1, 2018) – TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, today announced its schedule for the 2018 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP, starting Monday, August 6 as Sweden faces Slovakia at 5 p.m. ET on TSN1 and TSN5. The tournament, held this year in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, runs from Monday, August 6 through Saturday, August 11 with the gold medal matchup at 9 p.m. ET on TSN2. TSN and TSN Direct subscribers can enjoy live coverage of the 2018 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app. TSN’s 2018 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP broadcast schedule is available here.
The annual under-18 summer hockey classic, being held in Canada for the first time, gives fans a sneak peek at some of the world’s top young talent. Alumni include notable NHL stars Sidney Crosby, Patrik Laine, and Steven Stamkos, who participated in the tournament before they appeared in the big leagues.
TSN’s industry-leading hockey experts will bring viewers the call, with Gord Miller, Craig Button, and Ryan Rishaug. TSN will also bring fans closer to the action, interviewing NHL general managers, coaches, and scouts in attendance.
TSN.ca will provide fans with in-game and must-see highlights, along with analysis from TSN’s Director of Scouting, Craig Button. SPORTSCENTRE is airing exclusive daily features leading up to the 2018 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP, including:
- Wednesday, August 1 – Button’s All-Hlinka All-Star Team
- Thursday, August 2 – Canadian #1 Picks Who Played at the Hlinka Tournament
- Friday, August 3 – Alexis Lafreniere Profile
- Tuesday, August 7: 2 – 4 p.m. ET with Dave Jamieson, and 4 – 8 p.m. ET with Jason Gregor
- Wednesday, August 8: 2 – 4 p.m. ET with Dave Jamieson
- Friday, August 10: Noon – 4 p.m. ET with Lowetide (Allan Mitchell), and 4 – 8 p.m. ET with Jason Gregor
About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN Direct, TSN.ca, and TSN Radio stations across the country. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, Champions Live Here as TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, Premier League, Soccer Canada, CONCACAF Gold Cup, MLB, Golf’s Majors, NASCAR, F1, Grand Slam Tennis, UFC, NCAA March Madness, and Skate Canada and Rugby Canada events. TSN is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.
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